Tue, 22 Jul 2025

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 More than 100 victims of Al Fayed abuse claim compensation

Eligibility for compensation has also been extended to employees of one of Fayed's private airline companies.

* Over 100 victims of Mohamed Al Fayed's abuse have entered a compensation scheme opened by Harrods.
* The scheme, which remains open until March 2026, offers compensation for employees and former employees of Harrods and one of Fayed's private airline companies, Fayair (Jersey) Co Ltd.
* Victims can receive up to £385,000 in compensation plus treatment costs if they agree to be assessed by a consultant psychiatrist.
* Compensation amounts include: + General Damages: up to £200,000 + Work Impact Payment: up to £150,000 + Compensation for intrusive medical examinations: up to £10,000
* Past treatment costs will also be covered.
* The scheme requires "documentary evidence" only and does not require applicants to give oral evidence regarding their claims.
* If a person makes a successful application and accepts an offer, it is treated as "full and final settlement", meaning they waive their right to pursue further action for damages.
* Harrods has also filed a case at the High Court asking for the executors of Fayed's estate to be replaced due to lack of progress in resolving his affairs since his death in 2023.
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